Tui Group News
TUI Group cancels Zante trips over Covid-19 fears
Nearly 200 people faced self-isolation after at least 16 passengers on a Tui flight from Zante to Cardiff Airport tested positive for the virus earlier this week.
No return for Marella Cruises until November
Marella Cruises has extended a pause in operations until November 15th at the earliest. The line, the third largest in the UK, said the on-going uncertainty around travel restrictions promoted the decision.
TUI River Cruises prepares for November launch
TUI has begun a 100-day countdown to the launch of its newest venture. The launch was initially planned for March this year, but was abandoned as the Covid-19 pandemic hit global travel.
TUI secures new government funding as losses mount
TUI has secured an additional €1.2 billion in stabilisation funding from German state-owned development bank KfW in order to ensure sufficient liquidity for the upcoming winter season.
Which? renews criticism of UK airline refunds
Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and TUI are failing to refund passengers in agreed time frames, breaching recent commitments to the regulator, according to new research.
TUI to close 166 retail locations across UK
TUI has announced it will close 166 stores across the UK and Ireland. In what will be seen as a major blow to the tourism industry, the travel giant said it had “accelerated” the closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
TUI cancels Spain holidays from UK following quarantine decision
TUI has cancelled all British holidays to mainland Spain until August 9th in response to government decision to reintroduce quarantine procedures.
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Marella Cruises cancels most of summer season
Marella Cruises has confirmed that, due to the on-going travel restrictions, it is extending its cancellations of all cruises until September 30th.
TUI adds flexible booking options for British travellers
The new policy allows holidaymakers to make one fee-free change to their booking - including the hotel and destination - regardless of whether they are affected by Covid-19.
Which? calls for reform as refund troubles mount
People are suffering “serious financial and emotional distress” as they struggle to claim refunds for flights and holidays cancelled due to coronavirus Which? has found.
TUI to offer Covid-19 cover as destination network expands
The company will be taking customers to a total of 24 destinations from August 1st, flying from a total of 12 UK airports, all subject to government guidance.
Scottish travellers rue TUI cancellation decision
A TUI decision to cancel all of its chartered flights from Aberdeen for the remainder of the summer has been greeted with shock and disappointment by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association.